Briza media 'Limouzi'
quaking grass 'Limouzi'
A semi-evergreen, perennial, clump-forming grass to 60cm high with blue-green foliage. In summer, produces small, pale yellow flowers tinged bronze on fine, trembling stems, but is less prolific than the species
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Bronze Yellow | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green | |||
| Winter | Blue Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Briza can be annual or perennial grasses forming dense tufts of linear leaves, with long-lasting, open panicles of nodding spikelets on slender branches; useful for dried flower arrangement
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny position. Tends to be short lived. See ornamental grasses cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division; does not come true from seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required but can be cut back after flowering, or in spring, to maintain compact habit
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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